Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Wellness Wednesday: Cut It Out

Happy Wednesday Loves!!! Some recent events in my family have caused me to think about all the ways we take our health for granted. We don't realize how important our lives are until they are threatened when aches, pains, and ailments catch our attention. It is so important that we are always mindful of how we are treating our bodies and what we put into them. Thankfully we were created with a body that will not hesitate to sit us down when we have been mistreating it. Otherwise, people might be dropping dead left and right because there was no warning that something was wrong.

So how do we stay in tune with what is happening on the inside? How do we change the way we are (or aren't) taking care of our bodies? In my opinion, it must first become a mind change. Once your mind is changed, then you are ready to take on the responsibility of actively changing to healthier habits and lifestyle. Of course I am not saying go on a crash diet and exercise 6 hours a day, because really who had that kind of time unless you are on NBC? Small things like cutting portions in half and removing 100 calories a day from your diet can make huge improvements to your overall well-being. One of my favorite online wellness resources, Fitness Magazine outlines some ways to do just that.

Even in the midst of your life, which has a tendency to overshadow our goals as it "goes on."